Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting

Pay Schedule I, Grade 26, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance, Accounting Division.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note
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Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under close supervision, performs routine professional accounting and pre-audit work.

• Trains and assists in the preparation and analysis of complex accounting reports and financial statements related to accounts.
• Verifies and reconciles general ledger accounts.
• Prepares journal entries to record retirement and investment activity.
• Resolves bookkeeping errors.
• Reviews and verifies manager invoices for payment and prepares necessary correspondence.
• Assists with closing procedures and other year end operations.
• Assists with the pre-auditing of accounts, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records.
• Assists in preparing detailed statistical reports and analysis.
• Assists in special accounting, financial, and procedural studies.

May lead or supervise accounting clerical personnel. Performs other related duties as required.

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NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an A.A. degree in accounting plus at least two years' experience in accounting, auditing or bookkeeping
• Possession of an accounting certificate from an accredited college or university, plus at least three years' experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping

Knowledge of accounting, cost accounting, and auditing theory, principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of automated accounting systems. Knowledge of governmental budgeting and accounting.

Ability to maintain complex accounting records. Ability to analyze accounts, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records and statements. Ability to prepare accounting reports, analyses and statements. Ability to prepare statistical reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge of County organization and budgeting system. Knowledge of County accounting systems and practices. Knowledge of grant and capital accounting procedures. Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties.

Skill in maintaining complex accounting records. Skill in analyzing accounts, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records and statements. Skill in preparing accounting reports, analyses, and statements. Skill in preparing statistical reports. Ability to lead and instruct others.

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses
, certifications and education beyond…